“The acute sense of grief and despondency led to a deep depression of spirits that might ordinarily be expected to break the will and deflate any inspirational talent.”

“Each day he felt himself slip a little deeper into despondency, surrounded by these strange, crazy, people.”

“I explain in my book that you don't really make a low in any market until there's huge despondency and despair.”

“In the train, her despondence was deepened by the thought of having to give an account of the day's experiences when she arrived.”

“I smiled at the despondence in her tone as I extinguished the kerosene lamp-light.”

“The poor woman would not quit the floor, even when, in despondence, she gave over her kneeling importunity.”